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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700        
Steering-linked headlights 900 900            
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200 5,050      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500        
Wood trim             0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)             750 750
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545        
Steering-linked headlights 820 820            
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000 4,697      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455        
Wood trim             0 0
Black exterior trim (optional)             698 698
Options (change) 16,000 16,000 13,400 13,400 7,300 2,250 3,000 750
Options (change) 14,580 14,580 12,210 12,210 6,790 2,093 2,791 698
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,225 $55,525 $57,725 $64,225 $95,175 $113,975 $155,275 $222,825
Total Invoice $50,000 $51,195 $53,245 $59,225 $88,579 $106,062 $144,472 $207,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,845
Model Year20142014201420142017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,225$55,525$57,725$64,225$95,175$113,975$155,275$222,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-12,760-12,760-18,235-20,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,225$54,075$57,425$62,750$82,415$101,215$137,040$202,390
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$18,800$54,625$119,975
Total Invoice$50,000$51,195$53,245$59,225$88,579$106,062$144,472$207,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-11,876-11,874-16,966-19,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,000$49,858$52,968$57,865$76,703$94,188$127,506$188,365
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$17,485$50,803$111,662

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142014201420142017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSLSLSLSL
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers       $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small    $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system    $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade    $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel       $2000
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50    
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting      $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,890$5,740$6,915$18,200$18,200$23,675$25,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$12,760$12,760$18,235$20,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-11,876-11,874-16,966-19,019

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20142017
Model3-SeriesSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in101.7 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.013.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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